Phyllanthus fluitans
Scientific name: Phyllanthus fluitans
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Usual maximum size in aquariums: 0 - 4 cm (0 - 1.57 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 5.8 - 7
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 21 - 30 °C (69.8 - 86°F)
Reproduction of the plant: Runners
Origin (in the wild): Africa
How fast these plants grow: Slow
Recommended substrate: Without substrate
Demands on lighting: Bright
Ideal placement in a fish tank: Floating
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Common Name
Red Root Floater
Planting Area
This is a floating plant and should not be planted in the substrate
Propagation
This plant will send out runners from the mother plant, on these there will be tiny plantlets. Once the plantlets start to grow and develop a root system, they will detach from the mother plant and become independent. If the plant starts to overtake the tank then simply pinch out the runners before the plantlets have developed.
Difficulty
Medium
Short Description
Thousands of years ago, this plant started life as a desert plant but has evolved to become a floating plant. With the high lighting levels it will display a red colouration in its leaves and will start to propagate quickly. Never allow it to cover too much of the water surface or it will deny light to the submerged plants below.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk